I’ve been getting a lot of questions about my elephant -- what’s the story behind it?

I wish I had some amazing, profound story to share -- but it’s pretty boring: I like elephants.

Yep. That’s pretty much it.

When Scott & I were redesigning happyherbivore.com for the second time, we both agreed I needed some kind of logo. I wanted to use a herbivore for obvious reasons and my first suggestion was a turtle -- that is, until …

Last week we met Cole, who tells herself that people who achieve their goals aren’t perfect, they are just persistent ( I love this quote). This week we meet Melissa, who has lost about 100 lbs!

HH: How long have you been following a plant- based diet?

I've been on a plant-based diet since January 3, 2011. I started at 310 pounds and am now down to 200 pounds! I've got about 50 to go in order to hit …

There are 14 exciting new meals in this week's meal plans!

New for the Individuals:

• Soft Chickpea Tacos
• Broccoli Mac & Cheese
• Spaghetti & 'Meatballs'
• Tex Mex Chickpea Salad
• Chocolate Shake
• Meatball Subs
• Fiesta Mac

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New for Families

• Sweet Potato Muffins
• Tex Mex Chickpea Salad
• Chocolate Shake
• Lemon Biscuits
• Personal Pizza Night
• Spaghetti & 'Meatballs'
• PB Noodle Bowl

photo taken by Ruby

Testimonials:

"Dill & White Bean Salad is delicious! Why did I wait so …

There have been times in the past where I starred at my near-empty fridge and thought “there is nothing to eat!” but in reality, there was a meal lingering in my pantry. 

One of my go-to’s is HH’s 6-ingredient Black Bean Burgers, which I recently made with kidney beans because I was all out of black beans!

A well stocked (and organized) pantry makes cooking fun, and also ensures you have a meal to fall back on. (If all …

It may surprise you to learn that I've struggled with anger. I'm generally a happy, upbeat and optimistic person - a real people pleaser, so my anger has always eluded me. 

I wouldn't say I'm a hot head or have a short fuse. For example, I don't get road rage or mad at the waiter if my dinner is wrong. If I call customer service, I'm the nicest person you'll ever help. Seriously, customer service agents tell me this all …